Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
The Ramp Agent is responsible for performing a range of ground handling activities that support the safe, efficient and timely turnaround of aircraft, baggage, freight and associated equipment. The role involves hands-on operational duties across ramp and aircraft handling functions, ensuring compliance with company procedures, airline service level agreements (SLAs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and all applicable safety and security requirements. The successful candidate will be required to work a night shift roster, covering operations from Monday-Thursday between 2300 to 0400.
What you will be doing
- Perform basic serviceability and maintenance checks of vehicles and equipment, including refuelling activities.
- Undertake hands-on operational duties associated with aircraft handling, baggage handling, freight and cargo operations.
- Adhere to all requirements contained within the Menzies Aviation Ground Operating Manual.
- Operate approved ground handling and commercial airport equipment, including tow tugs, belt loaders, freight and cargo equipment, aircraft servicing equipment, transport vehicles and water servicing equipment (excluding high lift loaders, lower/main deck loaders and pushback equipment where not authorised).
- Perform aircraft loading and unloading activities in accordance with load plans, operational procedures and airline requirements.
Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information
Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:
You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.
Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.
What we are looking for
- Current and valid Victoria driver's licence
- Experience working in airport ground handling, ramp operations, logistics or a similar operational environment.
- Ability to safely operate ground support equipment and work in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Strong understanding of aircraft loading, baggage handling and freight handling processes.
- Commitment to safety, operational compliance and quality standards.
- Ability to follow procedures accurately and work effectively within established operational frameworks.
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.
As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.
Application Instructions
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